Food lovers and shopping enthusiasts are in for a real treat at the Birmingham Grub Crawl, Saturday, May 16.

“The response from restaurants and retailers to participate as food and beverage sampling locations has been overwhelming and impressive to say the least,” said Carol Lewis, executive director of Connect in the Kitchen, the nonprofit producer of the event. All restaurants and retailers will be food or beverage sampling locations so we encourage attendees to come hungry, thirsty and excited to experience Birmingham for the first time or like never before.

The Birmingham Grub Crawl is the perfect opportunity to sample great restaurants like The Bird and the Bread, Café Via, The Stand, Hunter House, Rojo Mexican Bistro, Mad Hatter Bistro, 220 Merrill and many more as well as culinary and non-culinary retailers such as Art Loft, The Italian Dish, The Birmingham Wine Shop, Bec & Sam’s, Lark & Co and so much more.

Guests will be able to walk or ride to various locations along the Grub Crawl route. Attendees also have an option to purchase a Silver Spoon ticket and conclude their foodie tour at The Corner Bar for a private dessert afterglow and cocktail. Desserts will be some of the best in the area from the Townsend Bakery.

A complete, up to date list of locations and ticket information is available at www.birminghamgrubcrawl.com. A limited number of tickets are available.

The Downtown Birmingham Grub Crawl is produced in partnership with Connect in the Kitchen, a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Connect in the Kitchen recognizes inspirational people, businesses, and products in the food and beverage industry. Funding educational and mentoring opportunities for youths and students interested in, or currently pursuing, a culinary career.

For more information on how to get involved as a participant, sponsor or attendee contact 248-619-9696 or carol@connectinthekitchen.com

Details: A Grub Crawl general admission ticket includes sampling punches to be used by the holder at a participating restaurant and retail location, as well as a commemorative Survival Kit. The kit contains exclusive offers and giveaways from participating Birmingham businesses. The more exclusive Silver Spoon VIP Pass includes an additional 5 sampling punches and a private, dessert afterglow featuring amazing delicacies from the Townsend Bakery and a signature Downtown Birmingham Grub Crawl cocktail at The Corner Bar.

Ticket Price Breakdown

General Admission: $50

Silver Spoon VIP Pass: $75

A group discount rate is also available for General Admission and Silver Spoon Pass holders. Groups of 10 or more can save $10 per ticket until the event on May 16.